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CHM 102 Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature Objective Question
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What type of hybridization change occurs when an alkyne is hydrogenated to an alkene?
Options
A sp to sp2
Correct Answer
B sp2 to sp3
C sp to sp3
D sp2 to sp
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Partial hydrogenation converts sp-hybridized alkyne carbons to sp2-hybridized alkene carbons.

Hint

Triple bond becomes double bond.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkynes: Structure, Bonding, and Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 207 of 1999
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